• Vitamin B12 deficiency leading to pernicious anemia may occur. (cdc.gov)
  • Indicators of a vitamin C deficiency may include fatigue, easy bruising, and bumpy skin. (healthline.com)
  • Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that must be consumed regularly to prevent deficiency. (healthline.com)
  • While deficiency is relatively rare in developed countries due to the availability of fresh produce and the addition of vitamin C to certain foods and supplements, it still affects roughly 7% of adults in the US ( 1 ). (healthline.com)
  • The most common risk factors for vitamin C deficiency are poor diet, alcoholism, anorexia, severe mental illness, smoking and dialysis ( 2 , 3 ). (healthline.com)
  • While symptoms of severe vitamin C deficiency can take months to develop, there are some subtle signs to watch out for. (healthline.com)
  • Here are the 15 most common signs and symptoms of vitamin C deficiency. (healthline.com)
  • Keratosis pilaris caused by vitamin C deficiency typically appears after three to five months of inadequate intake and resolves with supplementation ( 6 ). (healthline.com)
  • Summary Vitamin C deficiency can cause the formation of small acne-like bumps on the arms, thighs or buttocks. (healthline.com)
  • Vitamin C deficiency can also cause hair to grow in bent or coiled shapes due to defects that develop in the protein structure of hair as it grows ( 7 ). (healthline.com)
  • Corkscrew-shaped hair is one of the hallmark signs of vitamin C deficiency but may not be obvious, as these damaged hairs are more likely to break off or fall out ( 8 ). (healthline.com)
  • Summary Abnormally bent, coiled or corkscrew-shaped body hairs are a hallmark sign of vitamin C deficiency, but they may be difficult to detect, as these hairs are more likely to fall out. (healthline.com)
  • This is known as perifollicular hemorrhage and a well-documented sign of severe vitamin C deficiency ( 7 , 8 ). (healthline.com)
  • Summary Hair follicles contain many tiny blood vessels that can rupture due to a vitamin C deficiency, causing bright red spots to appear around the follicles. (healthline.com)
  • They are more commonly associated with iron deficiency anemia but have also been linked to vitamin C deficiency ( 7 , 10 ). (healthline.com)
  • Red spots or vertical lines in the nail bed, known as splinter hemorrhage, may also appear during vitamin C deficiency due to weakened blood vessels that rupture easily. (healthline.com)
  • While the visual appearance of fingernails and toenails may help determine the likelihood of vitamin C deficiency, note that it's not considered diagnostic. (healthline.com)
  • Summary Vitamin C deficiency is associated with spoon-shaped fingernails and red lines or spots underneath the nail bed. (healthline.com)
  • While dry, damaged skin can be linked to vitamin C deficiency, it can also be caused by many other factors, so this symptom alone is not enough to diagnose a deficiency. (healthline.com)
  • Easy bruising is a common sign of vitamin C deficiency since poor collagen production causes weak blood vessels ( 18 ). (healthline.com)
  • Deficiency of essential factors like iron, vitamin B12, folate and erythropoietin. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency with pernicious anaemia may occur. (fsai.ie)
  • 1983 Organic psychosis without anaemia or spinal cord symptoms in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency. (twitlonger.com)
  • They emphasise that psychiatric manifestations may be the first symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency and thus antedate anaemia and spinal cord disease. (twitlonger.com)
  • 1985 Masked vitamin B12 and folate deficiency in the elderly. (twitlonger.com)
  • There is a case for routine screening of the elderly for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency irrespective of the MCV. (twitlonger.com)
  • 1988. What are the psychiatric manifestations of vitamin B12 deficiency? (twitlonger.com)
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in chronically ill psychotic patients with adequate nutrition and is not readily detected by routine hematology tests. (twitlonger.com)
  • 2003 Psychiatric manifestations of vitamin B12 deficiency: a case report. (twitlonger.com)
  • 2003 Catatonia and other psychiatric symptoms with vitamin B12 deficiency. (twitlonger.com)
  • Through this observation, the authors underline the necessity to search for vitamin B12 deficiency in the case of cognitive features following general anaesthesia. (twitlonger.com)
  • 2009 Psychotic disorder and extrapyramidal symptoms associated with vitamin B12 and folate deficiency. (twitlonger.com)
  • 2012. Psychotic disorder, hypertension and seizures associated with vitamin B12 deficiency: a case report. (twitlonger.com)
  • Pernicious anemia is a condition in which the body does not make enough red blood cells due to a lack of vitamin B12 in the body. (brainmass.com)
  • 21563 Pernicious Anemia and Vitamin B12 Loss of Vitamin B12 leads to a disease called Pernicious anemia.The chemical reaction involved is discussed here. (brainmass.com)
  • would likely result in a deficiency in vitamin B12 , folate, and iron. (brainmass.com)
  • For example, depression and anemia together might suggest a vitamin B12 deficiency . (brainmass.com)
  • Folic acid and vitamin B 12 are used to treat folic acid deficiency anemia and pernicious anemia , which occur because of a lack of these vitamins . (britannica.com)
  • This type of anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, which is required to produce healthy red blood cells. (psychcentral.com)
  • Pernicious anemia results from vitamin B12 deficiency, which can prevent the body from making enough healthy red blood cells. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • other micronutrient deficiencies of concern are subclinical vitamin A deficiency, rickets and iodine deficiency. (who.int)
  • 3 ] to around 11% in 1997 [ 4 ], stayed con- exist, clinical vitamin A deficiency does not stant until 2000, and increased again to appear to be a major problem in the Region around 14% at the turn of the century [ 5 ]. (who.int)
  • Vitamin A, iodine and iron deficiencies occur especially among children under 5 years, children 6-9 years of age and women of reproductive age. (who.int)
  • The same surveys report that 30% to 40% of children suffer from stunting (chronic malnutrition), 10% of children suffer from emaciation or wasting (acute malnutrition), 50% of children under 5 years of age and 60% of pregnant women have iron deficiency anaemia, 10% to 40% of adolescents have iodine deficiency (goitre) and 25% of children under 5 years have vitamin A deficiency. (who.int)
  • Anemia that comes on quickly often has more severe symptoms, including confusion, feeling like one is going to pass out or increased thirst. (wikipedia.org)
  • In severe cases, shortness of breath can occur. (wikipedia.org)
  • Symptoms may appear with more severe deficiency and can include fatigue, unhealthy skin and nails, and issues with the heart or respiratory system. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • With a severe copper deficiency in cows, pigmentation of hair is reduced so that red cattle become yellow and black cattle become gray. (purinamills.com)
  • Iron deficiency anemia occurs when iron deficiency is severe enough to diminish erythropoiesis and cause the development of anemia. (medscape.com)
  • Rarely, severe bleeding may also occur. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Conversely, if the worm load is high, general malaise is common and severe pain can occur, especially in the abdominal region. (fsai.ie)
  • Severe cases of anaemia can be managed in the short-term through blood transfusions. (edu.au)
  • However, among mammalian species neonatal iron deficiency anemia (IDA), the most severe consequence of iron scarcity, occurs regularly in pigs. (researchgate.net)
  • After a major injury, severe bleeding can lead to short-term, life-threatening anemia. (webmd.com)
  • [ 12 ] is a juvenile multisystem disorder caused by deletions in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and manifested as severe, refractory sideroblastic anemia, neutropenia, vacuolated cells in bone-marrow precursors, exocrine pancreas insufficiency, malabsorption, and growth failure. (medscape.com)
  • Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. (wikipedia.org)
  • Congenital sideroblastic anemias generally involve lower hemoglobin levels, more microcytosis, and higher serum iron levels compared with myelodysplastic syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Anemia occurs when you have a decreased level of hemoglobin in your red blood cells (RBCs). (healthline.com)
  • It occurs when your body doesn't have enough iron, which your body needs to make hemoglobin . (healthline.com)
  • There is convincing (older) evidence that hemoglobin measurement has high sensitivity but low specificity for detecting iron deficiency anemia because the majority of cases of childhood anemia are not caused by iron deficiency. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • antianemic drug , any drug that increases the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin (an oxygen -carrying protein ) in the blood , deficiencies of which characterize the disorder known as anemia . (britannica.com)
  • The red cell and hemoglobin reductions associated with anemia result in tissue oxygen deficiencies that can lead to symptoms such as fainting, dizziness, and shortness of breath. (britannica.com)
  • Iron salts, such as ferrous sulfate, are used to treat iron-deficiency anemia , which occurs when the body is deficient in iron, an essential component of hemoglobin. (britannica.com)
  • Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) occurs when you don't have enough iron to make the blood hemoglobin you need to transport oxygen. (psychcentral.com)
  • The diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia is confirmed by the findings of low iron stores and a hemoglobin level two standard deviations below normal. (aafp.org)
  • 4 Anemia is defined as a hemoglobin level two standard deviations below normal for age and sex ( Table 1 ) . (aafp.org)
  • Anemia is a condition that occurs when you have low levels of hemoglobin. (missmalini.com)
  • In a routine blood test, anemia is reported as a low hemoglobin or hematocrit. (webmd.com)
  • If you have anemia, your hemoglobin level will be low, too. (webmd.com)
  • These factors include iron-deficiency anemia, defects caused by folic acid deficiency, maternal malnutrition pre-pregnancy and folic deficiency, maternal malnutrition during pregnancy and low weight of infants at birth. (transparency.ge)
  • It is indicated for the reduction of cytotoxicity when used in combination with 5-fluorouracil in the treatment of colorectal cancer and for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency when folic acid cannot be replaced orally. (janusinfo.se)
  • An iodine deficiency in cows decreases metabolic rate and causes goiter. (purinamills.com)
  • Iodine deficiency disor- ders are under control in 2 countries of the Region and legislation for salt iodization is in place in 17 countries. (who.int)
  • [ 4 ] Non-clonal conditions associated with the presence of RSs include alcoholism, lead poisoning, zinc overdose, copper or pyridoxine deficiency, and congenital sideroblastic anemias (CSAs). (medscape.com)
  • Congenital hemolytic anemias are present at birth and may or may not be inherited. (innvista.com)
  • Sideroblastic anemias may be either congenital or acquired (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • Some genetic conditions that could contribute to this include sickle cell and some hemolytic anemias being passed down. (webmd.com)
  • 1929 McAlpine said 'Mental changes occur not uncommonly in Pernicious Anaemia. (twitlonger.com)
  • This disease causes iron deficiency anemia and malnutrition, leading to illness in pregnant women and children. (cdc.gov)
  • In several countries of the Region a number of micronutrient deficiency control programmes are in progress, such as iron supplementation for pregnant women, fortification of flour and iodization of salt. (who.int)
  • Some forms of anaemia, such as sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia, are caused by inherited genetic changes. (edu.au)
  • In women of childbearing age, a common cause of iron-deficiency anemia is a loss of iron in the blood due to heavy menstruation or pregnancy. (healthline.com)
  • The USPSTF addresses screening for iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women and iron supplementation during pregnancy in a separate recommendation statement (available at www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org ). (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • This can occur during pregnancy or childbirth, and due to constipation. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In contrast, the rate of anemia among low-income women during pregnancy is high, and no improvement has been noted since the 1970s (4). (cdc.gov)
  • Anaemia in pregnant women or young children increases their susceptibility to pregnancy-associated complications, including prematurity and low birth weight, and can cause long-term developmental problems for the child. (edu.au)
  • Women are at risk of iron-deficiency anemia because of blood loss from their periods and higher blood supply demands during pregnancy . (webmd.com)
  • Some forms - like the mild anemia that happens during pregnancy - aren't a major concern. (webmd.com)
  • Factors contributing to high maternal and child mortality are closely related, among other issues, to maternal health during pregnancy, childbearing conditions and circumstances occurred within the first hours or a week after childbirth. (transparency.ge)
  • People who do not consume much iron in their diet, such as vegans or vegetarians, are also at increased risk of developing iron deficiency anemia. (wikipedia.org)
  • An odor threshold of 0.002 ppm has been reported for methyl mercaptan, but olfactory fatigue may occur and thus, it may not provide adequate warning of hazardous concentrations . (cdc.gov)
  • Fever, loss of weight, and fatigue are among the commonly occurring symptoms of chronic inflammation of the mesentery. (news-medical.net)
  • Symptoms of anemia - like fatigue or shortness of breath - happen because your organs aren't getting what they need to work the way they should. (webmd.com)
  • The sideroblastic anemias (SAs) are a group of inherited and acquired bone marrow disorders characterized by pathological iron accumulation in the mitochondria of red blood cell precursors (nucleated erythroblasts). (medscape.com)
  • Sideroblastic anemia is primarily a laboratory diagnosis, made on the basis of bone marrow examination with Prussian blue stain. (medscape.com)
  • Defects involving incorporation of iron into the heme molecule result in sideroblastic anemia. (medscape.com)
  • This is the most common of the hereditary sideroblastic anemias, followed by mitochondrial transporter defects such as SLC25A38 gene mutation discussed below. (medscape.com)
  • Defects involving incorporation of iron into the heme molecule result in sideroblastic anemias. (medscape.com)
  • Sideroblastic anemias: etiologic classification. (medscape.com)
  • A prototype of pyridoxine-resistant X-linked sideroblastic anemia is the ABC7 gene mutation. (medscape.com)
  • In contrast to pyridoxine-responsive sideroblastic anemia, the ABC7 defect has a nonprogressive cerebellar ataxia component with diminished deep-tendon reflexes, incoordination, and elevated free erythrocyte protoporphyrin. (medscape.com)
  • Autosomal recessive sideroblastic anemia has been described in conjunction with mitochondrial myopathy and lactic acidosis in Jews of Persian descent, resulting from pseudouridine synthase-1 (PUS-1) mutations. (medscape.com)
  • The defect results in impaired oxidative phosphorylation, which explains the muscle and nerve manifestations, and sideroblastic anemia due to dysfunctional mitochondria, the center of heme synthesis. (medscape.com)
  • To address the changing epidemiology of iron deficiency in the United States, CDC staff in consultation with experts developed new recommendations for use by primary health-care providers to prevent, detect, and treat iron deficiency. (cdc.gov)
  • What are some diet tips to treat iron deficiency? (missmalini.com)
  • The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for iron deficiency anemia in children ages 6 to 24 months. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • The USPSTF found inadequate evidence on the effect of routine screening for iron deficiency anemia in asymptomatic children ages 6 to 24 months on growth or child cognitive, psychomotor, or neurodevelopmental outcomes. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Many adult suffer from anaemia and do not even know it. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • As a result of the extreme blood loss, women can suffer from anaemia, which in layman terms is iron deficiency. (missmalini.com)
  • Iron deficiency is the most common known form of nutritional deficiency. (cdc.gov)
  • Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder worldwide and accounts for approximately one-half of anemia cases. (aafp.org)
  • It is the most common nutritional disorder worldwide and accounts for approximately one-half of anemia cases. (aafp.org)
  • Iron deficiency is the most common mammalian nutritional deficiency during the neonatal period. (researchgate.net)
  • 5 , believe during adolescence nutritional deficiency is more physiologically related to the age than chronologically as it is straight connected to the speed growth and the body change. (bvsalud.org)
  • A diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia requires further investigation into its cause. (wikipedia.org)
  • Diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia requires laboratory-confirmed evidence of anemia, as well as evidence of low iron stores. (aafp.org)
  • 7 Although levels below 15 ng per mL (33.70 pmol per L) are consistent with a diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia, using a cutoff of 30 ng per mL (67.41 pmol per L) improves sensitivity from 25 to 92 percent, and specificity remains high at 98 percent. (aafp.org)
  • Problems with Digestion and absorption Problems with digestion may include fat malabsorption due to biliary stenosis or cholecystectomy, coeliac disease or Vit B12 malabsorption leading to pernicious anemia . (brainmass.com)
  • Values consistent with iron deficiency include a low serum iron level, low transferrin saturation, and a high total iron-binding capacity. (aafp.org)
  • Based on the location and size of the pancreatic rest, the clinical symptoms that may occur include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, dyspepsia, pancreatitis, and pancreatic carcinoma. (news-medical.net)
  • Low iron levels can often occur with vegetarian and vegan diets, if care is not taken to include non-animal sources of iron. (philipkingsley.com)
  • 10 AUB has been associated with medical and psychosocial consequences, which include iron deficiency (ID) with and without anemia, frequent medical visits, and hospitalization. (glowm.com)
  • Low levels of serum iron may indicate iron deficiency. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Patients may have advanced neuropsychiatric manifestations of cobalamin deficiency and yet not be anemic, have a normal blood smear, and even have serum cobalamin levels in the normal range. (twitlonger.com)
  • Measurement of the serum ferritin level is the most accurate test to diagnose iron deficiency anemia. (aafp.org)
  • 2 , 6 - 11 A serum ferritin level should be obtained in patients with anemia and a mean corpuscular volume less than 95 μm 3 . (aafp.org)
  • however, values of serum ferritin of less than 15 ng/ml are very specific for detecting iron deficiency, at the cost of low sensitivity. (medscape.com)
  • Increased iron demand often occurs during periods of growth, such as in children and pregnant women. (wikipedia.org)
  • CDC emphasizes sound iron nutrition for infants and young children, screening for anemia among women of childbearing age, and the importance of low-dose iron supplementation for pregnant women. (cdc.gov)
  • All pregnant women should be screened for iron deficiency anemia. (aafp.org)
  • Worldwide, anaemia affects 42 per cent of children less than 5 years of age and 40 per cent of pregnant women. (edu.au)
  • Pregnant women and young children have particularly high requirements for iron, and are at higher risk of iron deficiency anaemia. (edu.au)
  • Even pregnant females with initially iron‐replete stores develop iron‐deficiency anemia, due to inadequate iron absorption. (researchgate.net)
  • When you have anemia, your blood can't transport as much oxygen as it should. (psychcentral.com)
  • Anemia is a condition that affects your blood cells and reduces their ability to transport oxygen. (psychcentral.com)
  • Hypoxia (reduced oxygen levels) from anemia affects multiple areas of your body, including your brain. (psychcentral.com)
  • Anaemia is a lack of oxygen-carrying red blood cells or haemoglobin, which can cause short- and long-term health consequences. (edu.au)
  • A person with anaemia has too few oxygen-carrying red blood cells, or an abnormally low level of the oxygen-carrying protein haemoglobin in their blood. (edu.au)
  • For example, during stages of rapid growth, babies and adolescents may outpace their dietary intake of iron which can result in deficiency in the absence of disease or a grossly abnormal diet. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other genetic conditions may contribute to anemia by causing abnormal bleeding. (healthline.com)
  • It's theorized that iron deficiency in childhood is linked to the abnormal myelination (covering) of neurons and altered neurotransmitters that contribute to child and adolescent-onset psychiatric conditions. (psychcentral.com)
  • Osteochondrosis Dissecans frequently called "OCD", is a condition that occurs as a result of abnormal cartilage development. (petplace.com)
  • Iron deficiency is the most prevalent single deficiency state on a worldwide basis. (medscape.com)
  • Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are the most prevalent forms of anemia and often occur concurrently. (nih.gov)
  • For women of childbearing age, iron deficiency has remained prevalent. (cdc.gov)
  • In contrast, soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) indicates iron deficiency and is unaffected by inflammation. (nih.gov)
  • In patients with chronic inflammation, iron deficiency anemia is likely when the ferritin level is less than 50 ng per mL (112.35 pmol per L). 7 Ferritin values greater than or equal to 100 ng per mL (224.70 pmol per L) generally exclude iron deficiency anemia. (aafp.org)
  • In this disorder, inflammation and necrosis occur within the fatty tissues of the mesentery. (news-medical.net)
  • Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia - is an immune disorder causing destruction of red blood cells. (petplace.com)
  • Iron-deficiency anemia is caused by blood loss, insufficient dietary intake, or poor absorption of iron from food. (wikipedia.org)
  • In women of childbearing age, heavy menstrual periods can be a source of blood loss causing iron-deficiency anemia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bruising occurs when blood vessels under the skin rupture, causing blood to leak into the surrounding areas. (healthline.com)
  • It can occur for many reasons, including not consuming enough iron or experiencing blood loss. (healthline.com)
  • According to the American Society of Hematology (ASH) , most people don't realize they have mild anemia until they have a routine blood test. (healthline.com)
  • Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells due to a lack of iron in the body. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A person with iron deficiency anemia will have red blood cells that appear smaller and paler than typical under a microscope. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. (limamemorial.org)
  • Iron deficiency anemia develops when body stores of iron drop too low to support normal red blood cell (RBC) production. (medscape.com)
  • Iron deficiency anemia can result from long-term blood loss. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Chronic blood loss occurs during excessive menstruation in female, chronic worm infestation and other conditions. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • Since B12 is very important in maintaining healthy nerve cells, red blood cells, and the synthesis of DNA, B12 deficiency should be treated quickly. (brainmass.com)
  • Iron deficiency anemia is diminished red blood cell production due to low iron stores in the body. (aafp.org)
  • Iron deficiency can occur rapidly in patients with cancer due to blood loss or inadequate intake or absorption of iron by the digestive tract. (medscape.com)
  • Anaemia can also be caused by problems with blood cell production, including by damage to blood stem cells that occurs during cancer treatments. (edu.au)
  • Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition wherein your body lacks iron to make enough red blood cells. (philipkingsley.com)
  • Heavy bleeding occurs when you bleed more than 80 ml of blood during your monthly cycle compared to the normal of 10-35 ml. (missmalini.com)
  • Thus, a direct consequence of excessive blood loss is iron deficiency anaemia. (missmalini.com)
  • Not getting enough iron through the diet or losing significant amounts of blood can lead to iron-deficiency anaemia. (missmalini.com)
  • Anemia is defined as a low number of red blood cells . (webmd.com)
  • Anemia is the most common blood condition in the U.S. It affects almost 6% of the population. (webmd.com)
  • This demonstrates the difference between a normal red blood cell level and the red blood cell level of someone with anemia. (webmd.com)
  • With this type of anemia, your body may not create enough blood cells, or they may not work the way they should. (webmd.com)
  • Although PCP can occur at any age, among children it is most commonly diagnosed between 3- 6 months of age (Figure 1). (cdc.gov)
  • The process occurs only in the bone marrow, because mature erythrocytes lack mitochondria, the nexus of heme synthesis (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • [ 9 ] This development impairs the first crucial step in the heme synthesis pathway, the formation of δ-amino levulinic acid, resulting in anemia despite intact iron delivery to the mitochondrion and with a lack of heme in which iron is to be incorporated in the final step of this pathway. (medscape.com)
  • Jaundice (icterus) occurs if heme breakdown exceeds the liver's ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin. (innvista.com)
  • Fifty years ago, no one knew what caused these birth defects, which occur when the early development of tissues that eventually become the spinal cord, the tissues surrounding it, or the brain goes awry. (harvard.edu)
  • You may not even know you have endometriosis because it occurs hidden in the abdominal or pelvic area outside of the uterus. (healthline.com)
  • In the United States, the prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia among children declined during the 1970s in association with increased iron intake during infancy (1-3). (cdc.gov)
  • verify the prevalence of iron deficiency in adolescents during the pubertal growth spurt. (bvsalud.org)
  • Hence, the aim of this paper is to evaluate the connection between growth spurt and prevalence of iron deficiency in puberty. (bvsalud.org)
  • When sodium nitrite is used for cyanide poisoning, do not use methylene blue in an attempt to treat excessive methemoglobinemia induced by the antidote because reduced cyanide binding and increased toxicity occurs. (drugs.com)
  • Because of this decline, the value of anemia as a predictor of iron deficiency has also declined, thus decreasing the effectiveness of routine anemia screening among children. (cdc.gov)
  • iron deficiency represents a serious injury to the health and it is associated with damages to the productive capacity of individuals, cognitive development and immune competence. (bvsalud.org)
  • The disease occurs when the lipid glucosylceramide accumulates in the bone marrow, lungs, spleen, liver, and sometimes the brain. (medscape.com)
  • Gaucher's disease, also known as glucocerebrosidase deficiency, is an autosomal recessive disease that affects about 1 in 20,000 live births. (medscape.com)